LIST: New fitness trackers to help you with summer workouts
Got plans to get fit this summer?
One gadget that can help you track your progress and monitor your health is a fitness tracker.
ICYDK, fitness trackers are handy and wearable devices, commonly in the form of wristwatches or wristbands that monitor your heart rate, steps you’ve taken in a day, and your sleeping patterns.
Some of these devices come with other features like tracking your workouts, providing maps, and showing you notifications even if your phone isn't in your reach.
Aiming for a beach bod this season or do just want to be on top of your health? Here are some of the latest fitness trackers that can aid you on your summer health journey.
Huawei Band 9
If you are looking for a budget-friendly but trusty fitness tracker, the Huawei Band 9 might be the one for you.
This wearable features Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis, sleep monitoring, and a long two-week promised battery life.
It's also light and comfortable to use thanks to the fluoroelastomer strap which you can customize to make the watch your own.
Huawei Band 9, compatible with Android and iOS, is currently available for P1,999 via the Huawei website.
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 is ready for hiking and camping adventures. This smartwatch and fitness tracker can handle wear and tear thanks to its sturdier aluminum alloy frame.
This watch comes with a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, up to 20 days battery life, Bluetooth phone calls, and health features for blood oxygen, heart rate, and stress monitoring.
Additionally, it also features more than 150 modes of sports and activities that can help you stay fit.
For customization, the watch has more than 200 watch faces that you can use to match your style and preference.
You can avail the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 for only P4,099.
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple's latest Watch Series 9 offers a slew of fitness and health monitoring features to help you keep tabs on your health.
Some of these include heart rate tracking with ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep and temperature tracking.
On top of your physical health, the Apple Watch also helps you with your mental health through the mindfulness app, which tracks your feelings and daily mood.
The Apple Watch Series 9 starts at P26,490.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is perfect for people who are looking for a casual-looking smartwatch and fitness tracker.
The latest Galaxy Watch is equipped with a larger screen and a thinner profile for more convenient wear.
It offers a distinctive feature that includes temperature-based cycle tracking, custom workouts, personalized heart rate zones, and a 3-in-1 sensor for body composition analysis.
It also has an advanced sleeping coach that monitors your sleep score to help you improve your sleeping habits as it enables you to plan your sleeping routine.
This wearable, coming in 40mm, is available for P16,990.
Garmin Lily 2
Want your fitness watch to ooze elegance? The chic Garmin Lily 2 may be the right fit for you.
This slim smartwatch is packed with trackers for sleep, heart rate, step count, calories burned, pulse oximeter, stress levels, and respiration.
As a watch created with women in mind, the Lily 2 also comes with a menstrual cycle tracker.
On top of health features, the smartwatch is equipped for tracking workouts such as cardio, strength training, dancing, Zumba, yoga, and more.
The Garmin Lily 2 in Cream Gold with Coconut Silicone Band starts at P15,690. Prices vary depending on the band material.